Winners of EVAs awards unveiled

By Tim Aldred

28 Sep 2022

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The winners have been announced for the Enterprise Vision Awards 2022 - the UK’s largest business awards dedicated solely to women.

The awards ceremony, organised by Pink Link Ladies, recognised the achievements of disruptors, innovators and creators and nurturers who are motivating and inspiring the next generation to chase their entrepreneurial dream and achieve success. 

Sixty-eight finalists were interviewed by a panel of independent judges, giving them the chance to showcase their achievements and share their stories of growth, impact and their visions for the future.

The winners in 18 categories - plus a special Outstanding Achievement Award were revealed before an audience of more than 700 guests at The Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

The winners

Small Business sponsored by Chorley Council
Jannicke Ive -A Family's Best Friend

Business Woman sponsored by BioGrad
Sam White - Freedom Services Group

Charity of the Year sponsored by Blackpool Transport
Kila Redfearn - Blue Skies

Creative Industry sponsored by Airship Interactive
Ciara Moriarty - The Performance Studios

Customer Services sponsored by United Utilities
Sonya Moore - Bistro Italia

Employee sponsored by Stanmore Insurance Brokers
Lisa Ross - BPRCVS

Family Business sponsored by LHR Recruitment and Retention
Charlotte Knowles - Elektec

Health & Wellbeing
Zoe Wilson- ZW Clinics

Hospitality Industry
Amanda Wilson - The Pie Mill

Internet Industry sponsored by Centre of Excellence
Annette Joseph MBE - Diverse and Equal

Inspirational Woman sponsored by Pink Link
Rosemarie Whittington - Me2UCentre

New Business sponsored by Blackpool Unlimited
Joanna Hill – Sid Hill Transport

Professional Services sponsored by Costco
Stacey Turner & Louise Myers -CG Professional

Retail Business
Helen Hardy - Foudys

Solo Business
Pippa Hughes - Postcake

Sustainable Business sponsored by Crowberry Consulting
Celia Gaze - The Wellbeing Farm

Training & Coaching sponsored by Risk Support Services
Dani Wallace - I Am The Queen Bee

Young Entrepreneur
Helen Quayle - Laser HQ

Outstanding Achievement
Vanessa Brown - VL Aesthetics

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